Who The Folk?! Kerry Gershone
How did the pandemic lead Kerry Gershone to start her cottage food business? It turns out the need to make baked goods for people doesn’t diminish when you don’t have […]
May 17, 2021
May 3, 2021
Who The Folk?! Rachel Ingber
What led Rachel Ingber to start a publishing business when she doesn’t have a publishing background? Ingber talks about that and why she started Heirloom Collaborative. She talks about some […]
March 17, 2021
Candy Board Trend Hits Minneapolis In Time For Passover
With three jobs and six kids between them, it’s not like Cassie Benowitz, Lauren Sundick, and Maddy Persuitti had a ton of extra time on their hands. But that hasn’t […]
February 24, 2021
Zoom Event Teaches Sustainable Farming, Seed Saving, & Kosher Ethics
Over a virtual vegetarian meal Thursday night, community members gathered for YALA Twin Cities’ event “ECO-mmunity: Planting, Buying, and Eating Sustainably,” where local leaders in sustainable food systems discussed land […]
January 25, 2021
Who The Folk?! Marley Zoss
When a passion for baking turns into a business, does it matter when the owner is 12? Not for Marley Zoss. Marley is the owner of Marley’z Cakes + Cupcakes, […]
January 12, 2021
New To The Twin Cities? You Deserve A Warm Welcome
As I was planning this month’s virtual cook and chat for newcomers to the Twin Cities, I started reflecting on my own move here in August of 2012. We were […]
January 11, 2021
Who The Folk?! Evana Kvasnik
What do you do when you’re a vegan but can’t find challah? You could just make your own, but why not start a whole bakery? That’s what Evana Kvasnik did […]
December 30, 2020
Israeli Treat Taste Test
Several weeks ago, I asked my 9-year old what she wanted for Hanukkah. I was surprised that one of her requests was “treats from around the world.” What a wonderful […]
December 28, 2020
Who The Folk? Emily Lauer
What’s it like trying to run your home-based bakery business while your entire household is also at home? Emily Lauer decided that was the time to move Fruit and Grain […]
December 18, 2020
Jew Review: Chickies At MOA
Here’s a fun fact that has absolutely nothing to do with this piece: supposedly every entrance to the Mall of America is adorned with a mezuzah. Here’s another fun fact […]